A study to find out why certain people develop oesophageal cancer (ChOPIN)
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This study looked at whether genes affect the risk of developing cancer of the food pipe (oesophageal cancer).
More about this trial
There are several risk factors for oesophageal cancer. These include things such as lifestyle, the environment or 
.
This study collected blood samples and studied the from people who have:
- reflux (also called erosive) oesophagitis
- Barrett’s oesophagus or
- oesophageal cancer
Researchers have already identified some genes that may affect the risk of oesophageal cancer, but they wanted to learn more.
In this study, the researchers collected blood samples from people to help find out possible causes of oesophageal cancer that are related to their genes.
The aims of the study were to find out why:
- Some people develop Barrett’s oesophagus
- Some people with Barrett’s oesophagus then develop oesophageal cancer
Summary of results
This trial was never finished so there are no results available.
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How to join a clinical trial
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Chief Investigator
Professor Janusz Jankowski
Supported by
Cancer Research UK
Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools for Medicine and Dentistry
Wellcome Trust
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